With a rip chain on a 20-inch Stihl [chain saw] and some 2x4s as a rail guide to make my first cut, I was able to mill 10 six-foot slabs, 2-1/4-inches thick from a cedar tree on our property.” ...

Since the motor is responsible for rotating the chain around the bar ... motors will typically have more ripping power. Just keep in mind that a more powerful chainsaw is also often a heavier ...